The No Kings coalition is sponsoring a series of local rallies in Central Ohio on Saturday, with a major event planned at the Ohio Statehouse at 4:30 p.m. The gatherings aim to promote early voting in the Nov. 3 midterm election, democracy, and election protection.
“With the backdrop of Ohio early voting already setting record turnout numbers, the Columbus NO KINGS: VOTE EARLY gathering will be a celebration of our democratic process,” the groups said in a written statement. “We will come together as a community to ensure that everyone present, as well as their friends and family, has a concrete plan to cast their vote before Election Day. We will also affirm our commitment to ensure that every legal vote cast in Ohio is protected and counted.”
Smaller rallies will be held at the following times and locations: 9:30 a.m. – New Albany; 10:00 a.m. – Madison County; 10:30 a.m. – Bexley; 11:00 a.m. – German Village; Dublin/Hilliard; Marysville; 12:00 p.m. – Clintonville; Marion; 1:00 p.m. – Delaware; Springfield; South Bloomfield; Worthington; Mount Vernon; 2:00 p.m. – Cambridge; 4:00 p.m. – Tesla, Easton.
The rallies will be part of more than 2,000 events held across Ohio and the United States. To find one, go to http://www.NoKings.org.